Description
Light and airy meringues infused with peppermint, drizzled with rich chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp White Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate, for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
- Add sugar gradually, one tablespoon at a time, until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in cornstarch, white vinegar, and peppermint extract.
- Pipe or spoon meringue onto the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 1.5 hours and let cool inside the oven.
- Melt the chocolate and drizzle over cooled meringues.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
- Enjoy your delightful treats!
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute egg whites with aquafaba. Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringue, peppermint, chocolate drizzle, dessert, holiday treat